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Lad Odell Obituary

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LAD ODELL
February 24, 2020
Lad Odell passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, in Golden, CO, after a long battle with PSP, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a neurodegenerative disease.
He was born and raised in Los Angeles, attending Culter Academy and then Westmont College in Santa Barbara.
Most of his adult life was spent in Manitou Springs, Monument and Golden, Colorado, developing his career in art and raising his sweet family.
He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Jan Odell; 4 amazing adult children: Molly Seeling (Zach) of Boulder; Toby Odell (Alyssa Tinkham, fiance) of Arvada; Beret Odell (Jeff Foster) of Denver; and, Cooper Odell of Denver; plus, 3 delightful grandchildren: Thorin and Lumi Seeling and Elowen Foster. His youngest grandchild, Lumi, came into this world just days before Lad left it.
He is also survived by his sisters, Carol Witheridge of Manitou Springs and Robin Severson of Sherwood, OR and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
He fought hard, endured graciously, finished well and will be missed so, so deeply.
The memorial service has been postponed, to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cure PSP, @ PSP.org/donate.

Published by The Gazette from Mar. 22 to Mar. 29, 2020.
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Jan & family ~ I am so sorry to hear of Lad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all. Deb Tatro

March 30, 2020

Jan, I was saddened to hear of Lads passing. Ive thought of you both so often over the years when I look at his beautiful artwork in my home. My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort and peace in Gods love for you. Anita Smith

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March 29, 2020

Please accept my sincere condolences dear family and friends. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. And may you find hope and comfort in God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17).

March 28, 2020

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